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nevertheless

[nev-er-thuh-les] / ˌnɛv ər ðəˈlɛs /
ADVERB
however
Synonyms
STRONGEST
still though yet
STRONG
nonetheless notwithstanding withal
WEAK
after all although but even so even though howbeit not the less regardless still and all

Usage

What are other ways to say nevertheless? Nevertheless implies a concession, something which should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return. But marks an opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. However indicates a less marked opposition, but displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return. 

Example Sentences

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He cautioned that higher defence spending "in itself will not generate permanently higher growth potential" but said it was nevertheless important that "there is finally a sign of life from industry".

From Barron's

He apologised "unreservedly", but nevertheless, the comments led to him losing his job as chancellor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York.

From BBC

A year later, the recovery has nevertheless been slow and uneven.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sadiki has nevertheless been outstanding for a Sunderland team that has exceeded all expectations following promotion to the Premier League and currently sits eighth in the table.

From Barron's

While this week’s trading action was relatively light, and interrupted by the New Year’s Day holiday, investors nevertheless continued to rotate out of many stocks that powered 2025’s gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.